MCDOWELL LFAC IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CONNECT, COORDINATE, AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, INCOME AND LIVELIHOODS OF ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH BUILDING A COMPLETE FOOD NETWORK OF PRODUCERS, BUSINESSES, AGENCIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. LFAC DOES THIS THROUGH DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND SUPPORTIVE FOOD SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE IN MCDOWELL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+39.2% YoY
Revenue
$2.7M
+108.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$2.0M
+142.8% YoY
About Mcdowell Lfac
Based on IRS filings
Mcdowell Lfac is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in MARION, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,517,049 | $1,808,097 | $1,323,302 |
| Revenue | $2,699,377 | $1,297,682 | $1,042,821 |
| Expenses | $1,992,826 | $820,633 | $554,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY SANDFOSS | CHAIR (CURRENT-START 7/24) | 2 | — |
| ALEX PORTELLI | CHAIR (FORMER-END 7/24) | 2 | — |
| TIM BURKE | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| AMY STEVENS VAUGHN | SECRETARY (CURRENT-START 7/24) | 2 | — |
| PAULA SWEPSON | TREASURER (WAS SECRETARY-END 7/24) | 2 | — |
| NIKII PITTMAN | TREASURER (FORMER-END 7/24) | 2 | $3,477 |
| TIM KELLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BELINDA SWEPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LORENA CERVANTES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINE SMOLKE | BOARD MEMBER (FORMER-END 7/24) | 2 | — |
| GINGER WEBB | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LESLIE BURLESON | EXECUTIVE DIR. (CURRENT-START 4/24) | 40 | — |
| HEATHER EDWARDS | EXECUTIVE DIR. (FORMER-END 3/24) | 40 | $72,601 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdowell Lfac?
Mcdowell Lfac is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in MARION, NC. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mcdowell Lfac?
As of 2024, Mcdowell Lfac holds $2.5M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Mcdowell Lfac operate?
Mcdowell Lfac has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Mcdowell Lfac's EIN?
Mcdowell Lfac's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2141213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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